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Old 31st January 2017, 06:37 PM
diplomat2.6 diplomat2.6 is offline
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Thanks. I have had a look on Youtube and they seem to suggest a chromate converting layer for painting aluminium body aircraft called Alodine.
I've contacted a regular poster on Youtube called The Gunman who works in a commercial bodyshop. No reply yet.

The problem I've got is that there are so many badly repaired D2s but I can't understand why the paint finishes are often so dreadful. I think it is because there must be an 'official' technique that is really time consuming, so the only people who provide sensible quotes are low end bodyshops without a booth. Perhaps people don't think it's worth spending the cash. Well, you haven't got to worry about rust have you?

I had a quote of £3500 for the rectification of two rear wings, a front wing, two doors, two bumpers - the materials cost is likely to be £200. But, I want to make sure I invest the time is researching how to do it 'by the book' to avoid having to do it again.

Will keep the post updated as I go
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